A group of 21 Guyanese who returned from Barbados recently are heading back home to their families after being medically cleared. They were placed in mandatory isolation by the Ministry of Public Health. Another seven persons who were on home quarantine have also been cleared. These disclosures were made by the Public Health Minister Hon. […]
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Providers of public transportation will be penalized for discriminatory acts against healthcare providers
Immediate action will be taken against drivers who are refusing to transport nurses and other health care providers to and from work as Guyanese continue to fight COVID-19. In a release to the media, the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) noted that they are displeased with the behavior portrayed by some drivers towards nurses as […]
Alleged mastermind in Rose Hall Town businessman’s charged and remanded
By Farah Bates – Daniel Mc Lennon, called “Dutty” of Lot 163 Second Street Rose Hall Town, was today charged for the murder of popular Rose Hall Town businessman Lomenzo Johnny called “Sham”when he appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Peter Hugh. The 24-year-old is said to be the alleged mastermind behind […]
Government recalls substandard hand sanitizers
The PURCILL brand hand sanitizers are being recalled from the local markets after an analysis was done on the product efficacy following customers complaints about the product. The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department noted that after the complaint was made they tested the product for its effectiveness and it was revealed that the hand […]
Finance Ministry rejects rumors that Public Servants salaries and pension are in jeopardy
The Ministry of Finance said it has noted the concern raised about the continued payment of salaries to public servants and has categorically state that the salaries of public servants, and pensions, are guaranteed for the rest of the year. In a media statement the Ministry said, “we urge you to reject any rumors to the […]
Three recovered COVID-19 patients medically cleared and discharged
Three of the eight patients who have recovered from the Coronavirus and tested negative twice were medically cleared and discharged on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence disclosed this during her daily update on the COVID-19 situation in Guyana. The persons were under isolation for some time after initially testing […]
Confirmed COVID-19 cases stand at 37; 10 patients discharged
The Ministry of Public Health has stated that the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Guyana now stands at 37 as of April 8, 2020. This was disclosed by Public Health Minister Hon. Volda Lawrence in her update to the nation today. Seven persons who have been quarantined and three […]
GECOM proposes 156 – day timeline for vote recount in draft proposal
The Secretariat of the Guyana Elections Commission has taken note of the public ridicule by some Commissioners on the draft work-plan for the conduct of the national recount; presented for discussion, amendments and consideration. Though cognizant that the 156 days proposed for the activity may be quite a lengthy duration in the present circumstance, the […]
Traffic Dept enforcing social distancing among public transportation
The Guyana Police Force Traffic Department is working assiduously to enforce the public transportation restrictions outlined by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure amid COVID-19. This was disclosed by Chief Traffic Officer Linden Isles during a telephone interview with DPI. Part of the restrictions clearly states “a person who provides public transportation in a motor vehicle […]
Lindener tested positive for COVID-19
A resident of Wisroc Linden has tested positive for COVID-19. According to reports, the man was hospitalized at the Mackenzie hospital after displaying severe respiratory symptoms of the virus. He was later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital where the test was administered and confirmed as positive. According to the Regional Democratic Council, the patient […]